Bills steal ex-Jet Pettine

(1/10/13) The new defensive coordinator for the Bills will be former Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine. Pettine has spent his entire pro career involved with a base 3-4 defense and could move the Bills to such a front after they changed to a 4-3 last year. The Jets ranked as a Top 6 pass defense in each of Pettine's four years and a Top 13 run defense in each of his first three years before bottoming out at 26th in 2012. It's also worth noting that the Jets DST finished as a Top 12 unit in 2009 and 2010 but not the last two seasons. The Bills defense has been suspect for a while, especially against the run, so they could use the help. "We'll be a multiple front, multiple coverage defense," Pettine said. "The trademark of our defense is were going to be smart, tough and relentless. How we configure it is more player-driven. I've always believed that you dont fit your players to your scheme, but you fit your scheme to your players."

Bills steal ex-Jet Pettine

(1/9/13) The new defensive coordinator for the Bills will be former Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, according to multiple reports. Pettine has spent his entire pro career involved with a base 3-4 defense and could move the Bills to such a front after they changed to a 4-3 last year. The Jets ranked as a Top 6 pass defense in each of Pettine's four years and a Top 13 run defense in each of his first three years before bottoming out at 26th in 2012. It's also worth noting that the Jets DST finished as a Top 12 unit in 2009 and 2010 but not the last two seasons. The Bills defense has been suspect for a while, especially against the run, so they could use the help.

Bills steal ex-Jet Pettine

(1/9/13) The new defensive coordinator for the Bills will be former Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, according to multiple reports. Pettine has spent his entire pro career involved with a base 3-4 defense and could move the Bills to such a front after they changed to a 4-3 last year. The Jets ranked as a Top 6 pass defense in each of Pettine's four years and a Top 13 run defense in each of his first three years before bottoming out at 26th in 2012. It's also worth noting that the Jets DST finished as a Top 12 unit in 2009 and 2010 but not the last two seasons. The Bills defense has been suspect for a while, especially against the run, so they could use the help.

Gailey, staff buffaloed by Bills

(12/31/12) After winning just 16 games in three seasons as coach, the Bills relieved Chan Gailey of his duties on Monday, the team announced. Buffalo upended the Jets in the season finale to finish 6-10 for the second straight season as the team faltered on defense yet again. The Bills finished 22nd in total defense, including a No. 31 ranking in the NFL against the run. Gailey announced offensive coordinator Curtis Modkins and defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt were also dismissed. "I understand this is a business," Gailey said. "We didnt get the job done."

Gailey, staff buffaloed by Bills

(12/31/12) After winning just 16 games in three seasons as coach, the Bills relieved Chan Gailey of his duties on Monday, the team announced. Buffalo upended the Jets in the season finale to finish 6-10 for the second straight season as the team faltered on defense yet again. The Bills finished 22nd in total defense, including a No. 31 ranking in the NFL against the run. Gailey also announced offensive coordinator Curtis Modkins and defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt were also dismissed. "I understand this is a business," Gailey said. "We didnt get the job done."